Safety is a top concern in the field of sports for Rutherford County Schools. New laws in Tennessee even require a bigger focus on sports. Rutherford County Athletic Director Tim Tackett explains...

Tackett told WGNS that high school level coaches are often more experienced with safety protocols while middle school level coaches are often up and coming or coach for the love of the game. He told us that the five new safety coaches that were hired in 2017 have been very valuable in the middle schools.